Sit on a Bronze Cow in the TD Centre PlazaFind the seven life-size bronze cows lounging in the TD Centre plaza at 77 King Street West, then sit on one while suited bankers eat lunch around you. The herd is called The Pasture.WeirdEasy20 min
Buy a Book From a RobotAt The Monkey's Paw bookshop, 1229 Dundas Street West, feed the Biblio-Mat a coin and let the clanging machine dispense one random antiquarian book chosen entirely by fate.CultureEasy25 min
Spot the One CatThe Berczy Park fountain has 27 dog sculptures all spitting water toward a golden bone. Find the single rebel cat ignoring the whole party, staring off at a sneaky bird instead.Photo HuntEasy15 min
Visit the House That Refused to MoveTrack down the Half House at 54½ St Patrick Street, a Victorian rowhouse sliced clean down the middle because one family wouldn't sell to developers. Spite, frozen in brick.Hidden GemMedium30 min
Find the Car That Became a GardenOn the southwest corner of Augusta and Oxford in Kensington Market sits an old car overflowing with flowers, herbs and roses. Locals call its keeper the Car-dener.Local DetailEasy20 min
Hunt the Singing Yellow BirdWander Graffiti Alley off Queen West near Spadina and find Uber5000's signature yellow bird walking its dog across a brick wall. Bonus points for spotting a second one.ActiveEasy30 min
Order a Peameal Bacon Sandwich at Carousel BakeryOrder a peameal bacon sandwich from Carousel Bakery inside St Lawrence Market, the cornmeal-crusted pork-on-a-bun that mayors and Anthony Bourdain both endorsed.Food & DrinkEasy30 min
Catch the Wall Peeling Off a BuildingStand in Berczy Park and look at the back of the Gooderham Flatiron Building. Derek Besant's giant mural paints windows that appear to flutter loose and blow away in the wind.Photo HuntEasy15 min
Snag Warm Walnut Cakes in KoreatownAt Hodo Kwaja, 656 Bloor Street West, grab a bag of tiny walnut-shaped cakes filled with red bean, baked fresh on the spot here since 1992.Food & DrinkEasy20 min
Sneak Into the Secret Artists' VillageSlip into Wychwood Park, a hidden private enclave of 60 Arts-and-Crafts homes off Davenport Road, and find the rare pond where Toronto's buried Taddle Creek still sees daylight.Hidden GemBold45 min
Run the Martin Goodman Trail Along Lake OntarioLace up early and join the local runners on the lakeside Martin Goodman Trail, a flat, car-free path tracing Lake Ontario. Aim for the stretch past Trillium Park behind Ontario Place for skyline views before the city wakes up.ActiveMedium1 hr
Jog the Beaches BoardwalkTrade pavement for the wooden Beaches Boardwalk along Woodbine Beach, where east-end locals run, stroll and walk dogs by the lake. Finish with a cooldown lap on the sand.ActiveEasy45 min
Visit the free High Park Zoo capybarasWander into the tiny, free High Park Zoo and find the famous capybaras lounging by their pond, alongside llamas, bison and highland cows. It costs nothing and the world's largest rodents are unbothered by your cooing.FamilyEasy45 min
Meet the animals at Riverdale FarmSlip into leafy Cabbagetown for Riverdale Farm, a free working farm with cows, goats, pigs and donkeys right downtown. No feeding allowed, so just admire the residents and wander the pond-side trails.FamilyEasy1 hr
Ride the carousel at CentrevilleCatch the ferry from Jack Layton terminal to Centre Island and ride the antique carousel at Centreville Amusement Park. Entry is free; you only pay per ride, so a couple of spins keeps it cheap.FamilyEasy1 hr 30 min